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City Scene Collection (#50)

"Captivating Cityscapes: Aerial Views and Historical Engravings" Discover the timeless beauty of Cambridge as its iconic colleges gracefully line the River Cam

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Alexandria (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Alexandria (engraving)
1622305 Bird s-Eye View of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Alexandria)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Wolverhampton (engraving)

Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Wolverhampton (engraving)
1625786 Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Wolverhampton (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Hota, the Capital of Lahej, near Aden (engraving)

Hota, the Capital of Lahej, near Aden (engraving)
1621106 Hota, the Capital of Lahej, near Aden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hota, the Capital of Lahej, near Aden)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: View of Bradford from Cliff Quarry (engraving)

View of Bradford from Cliff Quarry (engraving)
1620933 View of Bradford from Cliff Quarry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Bradford from Cliff Quarry)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Famagosta, the Ancient Venetian Port of Cyprus (engraving)

Famagosta, the Ancient Venetian Port of Cyprus (engraving)
1621801 Famagosta, the Ancient Venetian Port of Cyprus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famagosta, the Ancient Venetian Port of Cyprus)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving)
1595195 Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Georgetown)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Salzburg and its Mountain Scenery (engraving)

Salzburg and its Mountain Scenery (engraving)
1594740 Salzburg and its Mountain Scenery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salzburg and its Mountain Scenery)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Salzburg (Austria), the City in which Mozart was born, 27 January 1756 (b / w photo)

Salzburg (Austria), the City in which Mozart was born, 27 January 1756 (b / w photo)
1592181 Salzburg (Austria), the City in which Mozart was born, 27 January 1756 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salzburg (Austria)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Panorama of the City of Mexico (engraving)

Panorama of the City of Mexico (engraving)
1588443 Panorama of the City of Mexico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of the City of Mexico)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Hong-Kong, Central Portion of the Town of Victoria (engraving)

Hong-Kong, Central Portion of the Town of Victoria (engraving)
1587390 Hong-Kong, Central Portion of the Town of Victoria (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Key to Colosseum Print (engraving)

Key to Colosseum Print (engraving)
1587237 Key to Colosseum Print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key to Colosseum Print. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1842)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Liverpool (engraving)

Liverpool (engraving)
1587028 Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 October 1842)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Meeting of the British Association at Norwich, View of the City from Mousehold Heath (engraving)

Meeting of the British Association at Norwich, View of the City from Mousehold Heath (engraving)
1611556 Meeting of the British Association at Norwich, View of the City from Mousehold Heath (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: City of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand (engraving)

City of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand (engraving)
1611191 City of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Bhopal, Central India (engraving)

Bhopal, Central India (engraving)
1611507 Bhopal, Central India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bhopal, Central India. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1868)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Baku, on the Caspian (engraving)

Baku, on the Caspian (engraving)
1614359 Baku, on the Caspian (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baku, on the Caspian)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: The City of Delhi (engraving)

The City of Delhi (engraving)
1609040 The City of Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Delhi. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 August 1857)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)

Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)
1609888 Wellington, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington, New Zealand. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 April 1859)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: View of Lahej (engraving)

View of Lahej (engraving)
1603473 View of Lahej (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Lahej. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 August 1892)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: View of New York Bay from Pavilion Hill, looking over St George and Tompkinsville, Staten Island

View of New York Bay from Pavilion Hill, looking over St George and Tompkinsville, Staten Island
5215543 View of New York Bay from Pavilion Hill, looking over St George and Tompkinsville, Staten Island, Richmond Borough (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageCity Scene Collection: View of Forty-Second Street at Broadway, 1898, showing how Unoccupied Spaces are used for

View of Forty-Second Street at Broadway, 1898, showing how Unoccupied Spaces are used for Advertising (b / w photo)
5215405 View of Forty-Second Street at Broadway, 1898, showing how Unoccupied Spaces are used for Advertising (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b / w photo)
814823 Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard depicting a general view of Prague)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b / w photo)
814816 Postcard depicting a general view of Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard depicting a general view of Prague)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Die Dome, 1922 (woodcut on beige-coloured wove paper)

Die Dome, 1922 (woodcut on beige-coloured wove paper)
996307 Die Dome, 1922 (woodcut on beige-coloured wove paper) by Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938); 32.2x44.9 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageCity Scene Collection: The Fire in the Saint-Jean Quarter, Seen Looking Westward, 1848 (oil on canvas)

The Fire in the Saint-Jean Quarter, Seen Looking Westward, 1848 (oil on canvas)
996158 The Fire in the Saint-Jean Quarter, Seen Looking Westward, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Legare, Joseph (1795-1855); 151.1x220.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageCity Scene Collection: St. Andrews, View of the Town from College Church Tower (b / w photo)

St. Andrews, View of the Town from College Church Tower (b / w photo)
3091807 St. Andrews, View of the Town from College Church Tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Before Paris, View from the Terrace of St Germain (engraving)

Before Paris, View from the Terrace of St Germain (engraving)
1052390 Before Paris, View from the Terrace of St Germain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before Paris, View from the Terrace of St Germain)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving)

A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving)
1052319 A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: St John, New Brunswick, partly destroyed Last Week by Fire (engraving)

St John, New Brunswick, partly destroyed Last Week by Fire (engraving)
1106400 St John, New Brunswick, partly destroyed Last Week by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St John, New Brunswick)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Brescia, in Upper Italy (engraving)

Brescia, in Upper Italy (engraving)
1098205 Brescia, in Upper Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brescia, in Upper Italy)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Bird s-Eye View of New Orleans (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of New Orleans (engraving)
1097296 Bird s-Eye View of New Orleans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of New Orleans)

Background imageCity Scene Collection: Fifth Avenue on a Sunday in New York City in the late 19th century

Fifth Avenue on a Sunday in New York City in the late 19th century. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most Noted Scenes of




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"Captivating Cityscapes: Aerial Views and Historical Engravings" Discover the timeless beauty of Cambridge as its iconic colleges gracefully line the River Cam, creating a picturesque scene that captures the essence of this historic city in England. From above, Peterborough Cathedral stands tall amidst a bustling cityscape, offering a glimpse into the rich history and architectural wonders that await in Cambridgeshire. As dusk settles over Edinburgh, marvel at the enchanting sight of Edinburgh Castle perched atop its majestic hill, commanding attention and providing an awe-inspiring backdrop to this vibrant Scottish capital. Immerse yourself in centuries-old charm as you explore York through an 18th-century engraving, capturing the intricate details of this ancient city's architecture and layout. Transport yourself back to London's past with "Alone in London, " a captivating oil painting from 1894 that portrays both solitude and grandeur amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life. Witness Mars triumph over Ignorance surrounded by arts and sciences in an intriguing oil painting from 1605, reminding us of humanity's constant pursuit for knowledge throughout time. Experience Venice's allure through delicate watercolors depicting San Samuele Church—a hidden gem nestled among winding canals—inviting you to get lost within its labyrinthine streets. Step into Clapham Common's past with a lithograph showcasing old houses on its north side; admire their unique architecture while imagining stories whispered within their walls. Embark on a journey through time as these captivating scenes transport you across different cities, each offering glimpses into their rich histories and distinctive charms that continue to captivate visitors today.